This chapter includes an accompanying lecture presentation that has been prepared by the authors, along with Dr. Nitin Tandon: Video 92.1 . Key Concepts Preoperative counseling is important for successful intraoperative mapping. Thorough evaluation of patients with lesions in eloquent…
This chapter includes an accompanying lecture presentation that has been prepared by the authors: Video 68.1 . This chapter includes an accompanying lecture presentation that has been prepared by the authors: Video 68.1 . Key Concepts The blood-brain barrier (BBB)…
This chapter includes an accompanying lecture presentation that has been prepared by the authors: Video 18.1 . Key Concepts Hemostasis and thrombosis are critical physiologic mechanisms that neurosurgeons must understand to avoid hemorrhagic and thrombotic complications of surgery and to…
Introduction Since its origin, neurosurgery, as a field, has relied on expert opinion. After all, its development and advancement have been intertwined with names such as Harvey Cushing. In pediatric neurosurgery, there are relatively low disease incidences compared to conditions…
Clinical Pearls Listen and observe the patient whether in a chair, bed, or on an examining table before beginning the clinical examination. If you focus on an obvious deficit, you may miss an important detail such as a weak limb…
Summary of Key Points Spinal traction is an important treatment adjunct for cervical fractures, dislocations, destabilizing conditions, and deformity. Methods of spinal traction include head halter traction, Gardner–Wells tongs, and cranial halos. The most common indication for weighted traction is…